Highgate councillor and Lib Dem environment spokesperson Bob Hare has called on Haringey Council to meet with resident groups from Archway Road to discuss the implementation of the Archway Road Neighbourhood Plan.

The plan, which was finalised and adopted by the Council several years ago, outlines objectives to improve the environment of the area. Cllr Hare is concerned that since the adoption of the Neighbourhood Plan few real improvements have occurred. He has written to the Council’s environment spokesperson seeking an immediate meeting between the Council and key groups in the Archway Road.

Cllr Hare says that action needs to be taken to improve the environment for the communities living along the Archway Road. He says that for too long Archway Road has been neglected and overlooked for regeneration projects because of its position – situated in largely affluent Highgate.

Cllr Hare says that there are many good, successful businesses on the road and with support from agencies and the Council in particular, problems with graffiti, rubbish and shop front design could be properly addressed to help it reach its potential and become a real asset to the borough.

Cllr Hare (Highgate) comments:

“Feedback from our residents surveys over the past couple of years shows that residents have many issues regarding Archway Road that they feel Haringey Council is not addressing – graffiti, pedestrian safety and litter to name just a few.

“The Council must meet with residents to really appreciate that more work needs to be done.”